oil light of death!
01-11-2013, 11:42 AM
#11
Moderator
Check both sides of the stick, not the drivers side. Confirm both sides are the same.
If it is show on the stick, it is near impossible to damage the engine.
I would immediately change the oil, and see if the TCT relief valve backed out and is sitting in the oil pan. I would also change the oil filter.
Reach in with a pen magnet and see if you pull anything out.
Trust me I've seen your issue before.
If it is show on the stick, it is near impossible to damage the engine.
I would immediately change the oil, and see if the TCT relief valve backed out and is sitting in the oil pan. I would also change the oil filter.
Reach in with a pen magnet and see if you pull anything out.
Trust me I've seen your issue before.
01-11-2013, 11:51 AM
#12
Thread Starter
no, it's not an OEM filter. i'd have to look at it to see the brand.
the oil level has never cleared the low mark on my watch but i bought the car with 80k miles on it so who knows what it's seen. the first time i checked the oil after buying the car it wasn't even registering on the dipstick. needless to say the first thing i did was get an oil change. i could do an oil change now to try and diagnose the problem but am i doing more damage by driving it? it's just parked on the street near my friend's place right now...
I am so anal about keeping the oil topped off to the full mark at all times, I never let it get more then 1/4q low, max. Guys that regularly let their oil run 1-2 quarts low are causing accumulative damage without question. Who knows what state your motor truly is in from behnd the computer here, but clearly something isnt right if your oil light is coming on with a full oil level now. The first issue if your lucky is oil pump is starting to go out. Worst case scenario, you let your car run dry too many times and you now have bearing blocking the oil pick up and causing lack of oil pressure. I would do an oil change asap, look at the oil that comes out and especially the oil filter contents. If you find no signs of engine damage then pull the pan and check there. The fact that your motor sounds like a VW is not encouraging.
01-11-2013, 11:54 AM
#13
Thread Starter
Check both sides of the stick, not the drivers side. Confirm both sides are the same.
If it is show on the stick, it is near impossible to damage the engine.
I would immediately change the oil, and see if the TCT relief valve backed out and is sitting in the oil pan. I would also change the oil filter.
Reach in with a pen magnet and see if you pull anything out.
Trust me I've seen your issue before.
If it is show on the stick, it is near impossible to damage the engine.
I would immediately change the oil, and see if the TCT relief valve backed out and is sitting in the oil pan. I would also change the oil filter.
Reach in with a pen magnet and see if you pull anything out.
Trust me I've seen your issue before.
so, if it's not the oil level then what would cause the lack of oil pressure?
01-11-2013, 02:00 PM
#15
Sorry to say that your story sounds exactly like my experience. The VW sounding engine can be from scuffed cylinders. The oil pressure light at idle is going to be dead main bearings, or if you are lucky it could be bad rod bearings. Willing to bet your oil pan is full of bearing material. You are likely getting some roughness/vibration as you engage the clutch correct ?. Pull off the vtec solenoid and check the screen for metal material, easy enough first step.
I don't mean to ruin your day but just trying to be realistic.
You won't be able to drive that thing anymore. Your story mimic's mine and it resulted in blown main bearings, scuffed cylinders, and scuffed crankshaft = need for a new engine.
Hoping you don't find this in your oil pan like I did
I don't mean to ruin your day but just trying to be realistic.
You won't be able to drive that thing anymore. Your story mimic's mine and it resulted in blown main bearings, scuffed cylinders, and scuffed crankshaft = need for a new engine.
Hoping you don't find this in your oil pan like I did
01-11-2013, 02:22 PM
#17
You'd be surprised how much metal remains in the pan and doesn't drain with the oil but start with the oil dump, and pull the vtec solenoid ( only 3 bolts). If you find metal at the vtec solenoid screen you can bet it is everywhere below. Keep us posted.
01-11-2013, 02:59 PM
#18
found a counter seat at the local diner and had a tuna sandwich, fries, and a side salad. and of course some watered down coffee.
01-11-2013, 03:03 PM
#19
Registered User
Stupid question, but do you wipe the dipstick off before taking a reading? An oil film can accumulate on the dipstick and give a higher reading than actual, i.e. what looks like 1qt low can be 2qt low, etc.
01-11-2013, 03:40 PM
#20
Thread Starter
anyway, just limped it back home and going to drain the oil soon...